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Park View

Bassenthwaite (6mls NW), Lake District
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs allowed 3
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stunning mature gardens to the front and rear with views of the fells, your own stone circle and a host of wildlife
  • Occupies a tranquil village location to the north of the Lake District National Park with a pub within 500 metres
  • Two lounges to relax and unwind in after a day of exploring
Property code: SZ384

Families/friends can fully embrace the slower pace of life in this idyllic rural retreat on the northern edge of the Lake District. Lakes and mountains are to the south and the Solway Coast is to the north.

Located in the historic village of Bothel, this charming property is well situated to explore the best of Cumbria’s coast and country. To the north, the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty has a rich and varied landscape to discover with an abundance of flora and fauna and attractive towns and villages. Just 6.5 miles south, Bassenthwaite Lake, with its nesting ospreys, offers leisurely lakeside strolls, whereas Skiddaw, which overlooks the lake, offers more of a challenge. Outdoor capital, Keswick, is popular for its independent shops and eateries, and county capital, Carlisle (20 miles) is packed with history. When you return home of an evening, head out for a drink or a meal at the village pub, which is only 500 metres away.

This delightful cottage is full of history and has been in the owner’s family for over 100 years. It has therefore been lovingly restored to create a modern country-cottage feel throughout, with light tones and wooden furniture adding warmth. On arriving, head to the kitchen, down a step at the back of the house, where you will find a basket of local produce to help you feel at home. Well-equipped, the kitchen has everything you’ll need including an electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave, air fryer, coffee pod machine and washing machine. As well as a dining area with ample seating for everyone, there is also a convenient breakfast bar with seating for four where you can keep the cook company or enjoy an informal meal. There are two lounges in the property. At the front of the property, there is a large lounge with an open coal fire, Smart TV and comfy sofas for sinking into of an evening. To the rear, there is a smaller lounge with Smart TV/DVD and views of the garden and the fells beyond. There is also the convenience of a utility room with a chest freezer, tumble dryer and second fridge. Completing the ground floor is a well-presented king-size bedroom and shower room with WC. Upstairs, there are three more beautiful bedrooms, all with traditional furniture, countryside views and inspiring quotes from Bronte and Austen on the walls. There are two double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. There is also a family bathroom with a luxurious shower over a roll-top bath.

Outside, there are large gardens shared with the owners to the front and rear with plenty to discover from roaming chickens, stone circles, to a babbling stream and a BBQ to enjoy in the warmer weather. Kids and dogs alike will love exploring, but may need to be watched, due to the stream and the busy road beyond the bottom of the garden. There is ample parking and bike storage available.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 2 doubles, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC, and 1 family bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave,, air fryer, Dulce Gusto coffee pod machine and washing machine
  • Utility room - chest freezer, tumbler dryer, fridge
  • Welcome pack of local produce on arrival
  • Open fire – coal and kindling provided
  • 2 Smart TVs and DVD
  • Shared gardens to front and rear – Care to be taken around stream and children must be supervised
  • Parking for at least 3 cars
  • Please note dogs should be kept on a lead in the shared gardens
  • Secure bike storage
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Pub 500 metres
  • Short breaks available from Friday and Monday - please call to book
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Holly Popham

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Samantha, 8th November 2024

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Great house for family gatherings, warm, comfortable, well equipped. Large garden and plenty of parking. Fabulous welcome pack for us and our dogs. Very helpful and friendly owners living next door. Good location, easy to reach. We would highly recommend this property

Reviewed by Nigel, 19th October 2024

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What a great cottage and great owners always happy to help. The cottage feels 'homly' lots of personal touches without being cluttered. A very old family cottages that has been extended over the centuries and it's great that Pam can tell you all the history related to the cottage and there people who have lived and worked there. We loved the two siRead moretting rooms which provided sufficient space for people choose their personal space. The location was great for exploring the Northern Lakes. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian, 12th October 2024

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I would highly recommend this lovely house. We were 3 generations all staying together and the house suited us all perfectly. It was clean, well equipped and the owners had thought of everything. We very much appreciated the fresh flowers and the generous welcome basket filled with goodies. The house was a great base for exploring the area. We usedRead more the tourist books provided to discover walks in the area. We would highly recommend this house for a great holiday. Hide

Reviewed by Tim, 14th September 2024

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Reviewed by Martine, 7th September 2024

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We had a lovely stay at this property and the welcoming baskets for us and the doggies were such a lovely touch. We had everything we needed and the area was perfect. A lovely pub that serves amazing food just down the road. Would totally recommend.

Reviewed by Linda, 31st August 2024

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We stayed at Park View from 31st August for a week. We were a party of 4 adults and 2 dogs. The house was very spacious, having 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The welcome hamper was a lovely surprise , containing everything from bread, milk, cheese , cake, alcohol! There were Read moreeven treats and toys for the dogs. We enjoyed our stay at Park View and would recommend this cottage to others. Hide

Reviewed by Sue-anne, 24th August 2024

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We had a super holiday. The house was big and clean and very well equipped. The fresh flowers, milk, bread, local artisan butter and own free range eggs upon arrival were hugely appreciated. We loved the Wainwright Top Trumps which were both fun and informative and inspired us to visit many great places including Buttermere, Bassenthwaite, CrummockRead more Water (where we swam), Catbells, Honister, Helvelyn and more. We even had a day at the coast. Hide

Reviewed by Hazel, 10th August 2024

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Really lovely comfortable house, hosts were friendly and welcoming. Lots to do in the area, swimming in Bassenthwaite Lake was incredible.

Reviewed by Emma, 3rd August 2024

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We had a family week away in this lovely cottage. Well stocked with everything you need and things you don't realise you need. Comfy beds. Good showers. Gorgeous outside space. 2 living rooms. We favoured the smaller of the 2 to watch the birds and chickens wandering around the garden. Amazing welcome pack was such a lovely touch. Close to the usuaRead morel lake district tourist spots. House was spotless. Would stay again. The whole family had a lovely time. Hide

Reviewed by Diane, 21st July 2024

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Had a perfect week staying at Park View, a family of four generations(2yrs-86yrs) and one border terrier ,everyones needs were more than fully catered for. The house oozes charm and the owners family history can be seen throughout , old photos etc- and very interesting reading. Clean ,comfortable and homely extremely well equipped. The gardens beauRead moretiful and lovely to relax in Pam and Ian are fantastic hosts friendly and helpful. The welcome hamper full of quality treats Highly recommended Hide

Reviewed by Calum, 14th July 2024

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Lovely cottage, full of character. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and the room looking out on the garden is a lovely place to relax after a day exploring the Lakes. It is located a bit north of the usual tourist areas but the roads are good and its just a 20 minute drive to Keswick. The Wordsworth house in nearby Cockermouth is worth a visiRead moret. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara, 29th June 2024

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This was our fifth time staying in the property and yet again was a wonderful stay, we will be booking again.

Reviewed by Catherine, 4th May 2024

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We would recommend this cottage to everyone- comfortable, welcoming, thoughtful welcome pack - we had a lovely stay!

Reviewed by Jayne, 26th April 2024

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A perfect home from home in a beautiful and peaceful location. The family home was lovely and clean with everything you could need. Pamela and Ian were ever so friendly and welcoming, their hospitality was exceptional. Thank you for hosting a precious memory making break for us.

Reviewed by Susan, 27th March 2024

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we had a great stay at this cottage the cottage was in a great location with stunning views the cottage its self was very well equipped with every thing we needed for our stay there was a fantastic welcome pack with treats for all the family even treats for our three dogs we would definitely stay at this cottage again

Reviewed by Holly, 14th October 2023

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Such a lovely house, the host made us feel really welcomed and left us some goodies for our stay. They couldnt have been more accommodating for the dogs

Reviewed by Helena, 23rd September 2023

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Our second visit to Parkview this year and we had another lovely holiday. Its a warm and cosy cottage which was great as the weather was inclement. Well equipped cottage with comfortable beds and not too far from the usual tourist places. We did take a trip to Barnard Castle which was further afield. Lovely northern town.

Reviewed by Jennifer, 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Lisa, 28th August 2023

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We would definitely stay again! We were made to feel incredibly welcome, the location is great, with the bus stop being directly outside. The accommodation is very comfortable, with everything you need plus more for your stay. There were no issues with dogs, in fact they were spoilt rotten! Thank you so much to the owners for being great. It was peRead morerfect for us to relax, and have a perfect break away. Hide

Reviewed by Keith, 29th July 2023

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We loved our stay at Park View. The house is comfortable and very well presented with plenty of room for six people. Pamela thought of everything. The wellcome hamper was a very nice touch, it even included some treats for my granddaughter's pet rabbit. The location is ideal for getting around the lakes or travelling further north to Carlisle. A grRead moreeat place to stay. Hide

Reviewed by Claire, 22nd July 2023

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6 of us aged 10 to 76 plus our dog had a fabulous week at the cottage. Outstanding welcome pack including doggy treats. The cottage is really well equipped and has everything you need. 2 sitting rooms are a real bonus and a lovely garden to sit in if weather allows! Short walk to the local pub which does lovely food with huge portions but you need Read moreto book. Really well located for keswick and plenty of other great places to visit a short drive away. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Michael, 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Irene, 1st July 2023

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Beautifully kept cottage and garden. Loved watching birds and chickens using feeder.

Reviewed by Maureen, 29th May 2023

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The cottage is the best cottage we have ever stayed in. There is nothing left to provide. The owners have thought of everything and more to ensure a comfortable relaxing stay. Pam and Ian could not have been more helpful and accomodating. The welcome pack was above and beyond any pack we have received before.

Reviewed by Helena, 20th May 2023

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Had a fantastic weeks stay at Park View. Very comfortable and tastefully decorated. The welcome basket had local cheese Bryson baked goods and their own free range eggs. Everything we needed: bread butter cereal fruit crackers wine beer etc. Pamela was on hand to help us settle in with lots of information about the cottage. Would highly recommend. Read moreThinking about a return week in September . Our shih tzu dogs enjoyed the treats and the front garden so they didnt disturb the hens. Hide

Reviewed by Barry, 13th May 2023

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Lovely stay in Park View in Bothel. Great location as we love the less touristy North Lakes and, in particular, the town of Cockermouth. Pam is a great host - nothing was too much trouble and she had good knowledge of the history of the house. The 'Welcome Pack' was awesome and we'd never seen one quite like it - very generous. We loved all the quiRead morerky touches, the chickens, the pond and the beautiful garden. Hide

Reviewed by Tracey, 5th May 2023

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We had a lovely short break stay at Park View and our only complaint was that we weren't staying for longer!! The house is old and quirky and it's very warm, clean and comfortable. Our hosts, Pam and Ian had thought of everything we'd need and the welcome hamper for us and our wee dog was a lovely touch. The garden is beautiful and my dog was fasciRead morenated by the free roaming chickens! Brilliant stay, highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Gary, 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Jenny, 11th February 2023

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Host was fantastic and very welcoming. It was an immaculately clean cottage, very well equipped. Fully recommended for exploring the North West Lakes.

Reviewed by Joan, 30th December 2022

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The cottage was perfect. The owners, Pam and Ian had thought of everything. We have never stayed in such a well equipped holiday cottage, everything needed and more was provided. The hamper was amazing with essentials and extra treats including plenty of treats for the dog. We stayed for new year and house was decorated for Christmas with a real trRead moreee and decorations throughout. Would highly recommend this property. Hide

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